What is the Difference and Why is it Important In the world of honey, not all kinds are created equal. When we think of all the health benefits that “real” or organic honey offers, it can be easy to see why consumers are missing out by purchasing “fake” honey. Bee pollen is always present in…
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Beekeeper Falls Victim, Hives Stolen A Taranaki, New Zealand beekeeper has lost thousands of dollars over the last few weeks in stolen honey and honey bee hives. Stephen Black, the owner and operator of Bees-R-Us, began the bee season with 20 hives, each measuring 2 meters tall that were harvest ready, being stolen from a…
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Alternatives to Processed Energy Gels Energy gels are a great and convenient source of energy and carbohydrates for endurance athletes, especially those who participate in long distance races. Conventional sport-specific gels are created from maltodexrin, which is derived from the starch found in potatoes, rice, wheat or, most commonly, corn. Although maltodexrin is natural, it…
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Shark Tank is a reality competition show which puts entrepreneurs in front of a panel of “shark” investors in an attempt to get them to invest in their product. On a recent episode of Shark Tank, 10-year-old Mikaila Ulmer presented her business “Bee Sweet Lemonade,” a child’s lemonade stand that uses bee honey as a…
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A Delicious Dinner Recipe Using Honey Kabobs are an easy weeknight meal, and honey has a number of great benefits for our health. So, why not combine these two and make a great meal for your next party? A buttermilk and honey marinade keeps the chicken tender while adding great flavor and putting these delicious…
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The Benefits of Honey for Your Animals In many ways, food is considered medicine for our and our pet’s bodies – our bodies have evolved to protect us, take in good nutrients, and expel the things that can harm us. Because of this, what we eat is very important to our quality of life, and…
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Bee Products and Their Benefits Whether we know it or not, we have likely encountered honey bee products on our local grocery store shelves. While honey is the most common and recognized of these products, there are a number of other substances that honey bees create that can be useful in our lives. Bees wax,…
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With Bee Populations on the Decline, What Can You Do to Help? Bees all over the world are finding themselves in a dire situation – with fewer friends and places to call home, populations across the globe have been on the decline. In 2010, a condition known as colony collapse disorder reduced the bee populations…
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The History of National Honey Bee Day National Honey Bee Day is a holiday that many individuals may not be aware of that has a huge impact on the beekeeping community. This national awareness day, started in 2009, began as a grassroots movement to build active community awareness around the beekeeping industry through promotion and…
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How Honey and Other Bee Products are Used in Cosmetics Some cosmetic manufacturers have created products that use honey. In recent years, these companies have expanded to using other bee products in their offerings including royal jelly, bee pollen, and even bee venom. While many consumers are already buying raw Manuka honey that contains royal…
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What is Colony Collapse Disorder? Honeybees are an important link in both United States and worldwide agriculture. In recent years, honeybees have been under enormous pressure from a mystery disease known as Colony Collapse Disorder, or CCD. This condition is defined by a dead colony of bees that have no adult bees and/or a colony…
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How Our Brains are Similar to the Honeybee In many respects, the honeybee’s brain is not as cognitively advances as humans but at the same time, humans and honeybees have a number of things in common. For example, human brains contain tens of billions of neurons that send signals throughout the body, while honey bees…
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How Honey is Used to Make Mead Centuries ago, mead was the drink of choice – ancient Greeks, Chinese, Danish warriors, and Egyptians enjoyed this alcoholic beverage. The origin of mead is still unknown, but the manner in which it was made is still in practice today. Honey is the main ingredient in all mead…
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Uses for Beeswax You May Not Know About Beeswax is a common substance that is used in candles and cosmetics – this wax is secreted by bees and used to divide their hive into cells. Although we are well aware of some of the uses of beeswax, there are a number of other ways it…
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Using Honey and Other Common Ingredients for Your At-Home Spa Day Old Man Winter has finally loosened his grip and spring is right around the corner. With warmer weather on the horizon, many of us are getting our skin ready for tank tops and shorts. One thing many people enjoy doing when the seasons change…
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